Left a penniless widow when her husband is killed during the Civil War, Eden Clayborne comes face to face with the man who had sent her husband into battle, Major Jesse Bainbridge, when he arrives badly wounded at her North Carolina home. Original.
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Jesse Bainbridge has come to this ridge in North Carolina because of guilt. As company commander, he feels responsible for the death of Alston Clayborne and when he finds out that Alston's widow is pregnant, that only deepens his guilt. But Eden Clayborne is a Yankee and he can't hide the resentment he feels toward the Yankees that destroyed the South. At the same time, he can't deny that he feels something for Eden, despite the fact that she is carrying another man's child. Even after he leaves her and returns to his own home and fiance in Georgia, Jesse can't forget Eden and can't stop worrying about how she will manage as her pregnancy progresses. Eden has learned how to survive on her own since her husband's death. Her mother-in-law Hannah is bed ridden, slowly wasting away as she grieves for her son. So it is up to Eden to do all the chores and keep things running. She was anxious for Jesse to leave, but she can't forget the kiss they shared before he left. It's silly of her to think about Jesse, especially since they share the guilt of Alston's death. She never really loved her husband as a wife should and she can't forgive herself for letting him return to battle. No matter what she might have felt for Jesse in those few brief days, it doesn't matter because she will never see him again. When Jesse and his cousin Cade return to North Carolina it is because Jesse is determined to help Eden until the baby comes. Eden is angry that he thinks she can't survive on her own, but she is also a little relieved to have help. Having Jesse and Cade around seems to help Hannah's health, so Eden agrees to let them stay for a little while. The problem is, the feelings between Jesse and Eden won't go away. Despite their differences, they share a bond that is deeper and stronger than either of them has ever felt. But will Eden send Jesse away or will he be able to convince her to let him stay?Elizabeth Graham dazzles us again! Her characters ring true and her attention to historical detail makes for a fascinating glimpse into the past! A touching story of two people from different worlds who find love! A romantic and heartwarming tale sure to be noticed! A marvelous story from the very talented Elizabeth Graham! She never fails to entertain and historical fans will love her settings! She paints a picture with words that lingers long after the last page!Kristina Wright -- Copyright © 1994-97 Literary Times, Inc. All rights reserved -- From Literary Times
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BEAUTIFUL HEARTWARMING ROMANCE!,
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This review is from: Courting Eden (Paperback)
As company commander, Major Jesse Bainbridege sent Corporal Clayborne into battle at the very ending of the war. Now he felt guilt at depriving his widow of the help she so seriously needed. Suffering from a serious wound in his leg, he tumbled off is horse, Ranger and was lucky enough to meet up with a hill girl, Willa Freeman. She helped him to finally make it to the Clayborne cabin where he collapsed after making the discovery that Mrs. Clayborne was very pregnant. Eden Clayborne, from Conneticut where she had met and married Alston, had to nurse Jesse through his fever and take care of her bed-ridden mother-in-law. Hannah Clayborne perked up some with the arrival of Jesse. Because she felt such a strong attraction for this southerner, she was determined to send him on his way. Although it was some weeks before he could leave. When he arrived home in Georgia, imagine his surprise when he found his fiancee living on his plantation. Because of her, the house had been saved from destruction. She finally confesses that she has fallen truly in love, with a "Yank" noless. Jesse encourages her to go to her love and then his cousin, Cade shows up, he and his horse are half starved and Jesse decides to keep Cade with him. Mattie Freeman is determined that her son, Darcy should court Eden - she definitely has her eye on the Clayborne property. It took an attack on Eden and Willa by Tom Varden, a nasty hill man, and his beating of Cade to finally convince Eden that she might really need help and protection. Mattie used the attack to accuse Cade of trying to compromise her daughter, Willa. Cade was just turning 16 and Willa was about 13, neither felt ready to think about marriage. Cade and Jesse were helping to bring mother Hannah out of her depression little by little. And Hannah really took over, with Jesse's help when Eden delivered her daugher, Hannah Rosalind. Ah, but don't forget the role that the hill woman, Sadie played in their lives. Finally Eden makes an ovature to her parents and tells them about the birth of her baby. They are both estatic and make the trip to North Carolina. will definitely recommend --m Wonderful read - excellently written - great characters.
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